This pretty little daytime-flying Crambid micro-moth is often seen flying around mint, marjoram and related plants. There are 2 broods between May and September, and they can be found in gardens where the caterpillar foodplants are grown. They look very like the Common Purple and Gold Pyrausta purpuralis which has more yellow markings on the wings, is a little larger, and which may also be found in Wyre, breeding on thyme and Corn Mint.